Category: This Thing Called ‘Life’
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Learning from History – When the “Fates” Whisper to Humans There is a God
The dictionary defines fate as “forces outside your control that make things happen.” In this age and time where almost any event -past or present- can be explained by science, the concept of a God or a “Supreme Being” dominating us is simply a myth — just another concoction of the human mind. But is…
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As Dirty As A Charcoaled Rug
Everyone in the compound seemed awakened by the loud voice from the entrance. Even a nocturnal guy like me, who spends the wee hours of the morning watching tacky movies like Bruno and Borat, was moved out of bed by a man’s jovial yet familiar voice. I was not mistaken. It was Kuyang Rey, the…
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The Hostility of Colonialism
Who would not want a new car or a new SUV? I mean, in a poverty-stricken country like the Philippines, it is very sardonic to see that while most people still complain about having inconsiderable money to make both ends meet, the majority still quench their insatiable thirst for imported cars, be it by means…
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How Casinos Make A Fool Out of You
I have to admit that it took a very long time before I realized that those seemingly entertaining casino sorties that we have had in the past years almost made me among the stupidest people in the world. It took me a lot of time to finally realize that casinos are simply mass financial slaughterhouses designed…
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Living Life Through King Solomon’s Eyes
“There was once a very, very rich man who found that riches did not satisfy. His name was Solomon. He wrote a book about it called Ecclesiastes. This rich king had tasted just about everything life could offer. Wealth? No one could exceed him in luxury. Wisdom? The whole world knew how wise he was. …